Fisherman Charles McVane said a ‘monster lobster’ attacked him as he lay on a beach and he had to fight for his life.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
See where more than 200 gunfire reports were investigated in Lewiston
Interactive map locates confirmed shooting incidents since 2010.
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Deep-sea diver insists a huge lobster nearly killed him
‘I had never seen anything like it before. It seemed to be several feet high and about 8 feet long and it had on each side an enormous arm.’
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Read our series investigating gun violence in Lewiston
How reports of shots fired have affected the feeling of safety in the city.
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Guess the Mystery Photo for Feb. 16, 2025
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Home burned Friday in second-floor fire in Lewiston
One woman was treated for smoke inhalation after fleeing the burning two-story home on Taylor Hill Road.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
New text notification system, easier-to-read schedules available for The LAP
The commuter bus service linking Lewiston, Auburn and Portland has a new text notification feature and simpler schedules after almost seven months on the road. Sign installations for pickup and drop-off locations are underway, weather permitting.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Weld officials cleaning up from Town Office sewage backup
A septic pump at the Town Office building stopped working when a circuit breaker tripped Feb. 7, causing sewage to back up.
Posted inMaine, News
Status of Hallowell’s cannabis shop moratorium unclear
The City Council voted last Monday for a six-month pause on new marijuana businesses, but failed to follow proper processes under state law and the city charter.
Posted inMaine
Fire that destroyed Unity flower shop, home believed to have been caused by cat
The fire reported at 6:51 a.m. Saturday on Depot Street drew firefighters from 12 towns, according to a fire official.